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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

K24 RDMMOT history

K24 RDM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

K24 RDM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
115,639 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K24 RDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K24 RDM was last recorded at 115,639 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2008: 48,470 miles, lower than 80,838 miles on 15 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,731 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,639 miles
  • 2025 – 113,731 miles
  • 2024 – 111,764 miles
  • 2023 – 110,323 miles
  • 2022 – 107,202 miles
  • 2021 – 103,742 miles
  • 2019 – 102,008 miles
  • 2018 – 95,710 miles
  • 2017 – 94,963 miles
  • 2016 – 93,052 miles
  • 2015 – 88,630 miles
  • 2014 – 81,557 miles
  • 2013 – 75,438 miles
  • 2012 – 69,284 miles
  • 2011 – 67,418 miles
  • 2010 – 61,589 miles
  • 2009 – 52,915 miles
  • 2008 – 48,470 miles
  • 2007 – 80,838 miles
  • 2006 – 38,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,639 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underside has slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,639 miles (+1,908)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,639 miles
    Test number
    496978062081
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass113,731 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    985517027169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,764 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,764 miles
    Test number
    304235968912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,323 miles
    Test number
    159746417068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,323 miles (+3,121)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,323 miles
    Test number
    865696914749
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose excessively twisted n/s and o/s not secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring fouling front anti roll bar (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass107,202 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    910397337536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,742 miles (+1,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,742 miles
    Test number
    839461583227
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass102,008 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    608140523395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,992 miles (+6,282)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,992 miles
    Test number
    777232744535
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass95,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    281132597990
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner joint worn

  11. Fail95,698 miles (+735)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    389525725198
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner joint worn

  12. Pass94,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    145987272041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  13. Fail94,963 miles (+1,911)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    928437533976
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  14. Pass93,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    779858844952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail93,048 miles (+4,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    381173134962
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,630 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,630 miles
    Test number
    259991995101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,609 miles (+7,052)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    269323385166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,557 miles (+6,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    646572284152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass75,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    859203563139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail75,428 miles (+6,144)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    695743163129
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,284 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    157929482496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    285766501141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,418 miles (+5,829)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    736985601164
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass61,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    822351690071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,589 miles (+8,674)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    333411090031
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass52,915 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    944022799073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    253128558098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,470 miles (-32,368)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    603068758058
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass80,838 miles (+42,686)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    242304777055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,152 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    771272776127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,120 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    224730376178
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K24 RDM

Does K24 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K24 RDM is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K24 RDM?
The MOT on K24 RDM is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K24 RDM done?
K24 RDM was recorded at 115,639 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has K24 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K24 RDM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on K24 RDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K24 RDM find?
K24 RDM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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